EU project uses virtual smart city model to gauge resilience of smart critical infrastructures
An EU-funded project is developing new tools and methods for assessing the resilience of smart critical infrastructures (SCIs) like water and energy and their interdependencies and vulnerabilities.
Future Cities mission to China: applications now open
Innovative UK businesses working in the smart cities sector can meet potential customers, partners and investors in China’s Greater Bay Area.
Urban Water Atlas for Europe provides 360° view of water management in cities
The European Commission has published the Urban Water Atlas for Europe showing how different water management choices, as well as other factors such as waste management, climate change and even food preferences, affect the long-term sustainability of water use in cities.
Eastbourne Borough Council tenders £500m+ energy and sustainability joint venture
Eastbourne Borough Council has gone out tender with a contract to put an energy and sustainability joint venture in place with an estimated total value of £500 million-plus over a 30 year period.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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